ALLBIDS - Key Persons
Adam McDonald has a been "picker" his whole life and has a great pedigree in the Auction and Valuation space with over 20 years of experience in the auction world. He started out running the auctioneers book to becoming one of Australia's best live call auctioneers.
Having a passion for early industrial items, he sunk his teeth into buying and selling this genre to build the burgeoning Sydney market. Quickly outgrowing the auction house he employed with, Adam made the step up and was the head Auctioneer and Valuer at Sydney's and Australia's oldest auction business (Lawsons, est in the 1870s) for 16 years.
As the years went by, Adam found his true passion, Mid Century Design and built what was arguably Australia's strongest monthly 20th Century sale. Looking for a new start, Adam has moved to Canberra to join the ALLBIDS team and with that brings his wealth of knowledge and his know how of how a buoyant auction room should run, and made a great impact on our team.
Andrew is an independent valuer of fine art, antiques & collectables. As an advisor to EHVA, Andrew has real market knowledge with 25 years "hands-on" industry experience in the auction and retail sectors.
Angus is our Antique, Art, jewellery and Collectable advice and Estate / complete household asset sales department specialist. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art History (Honours) from ANU in 2015. Angus has worked with one of Australia's most iconic museums and cultural institutions and gained valuable curatorial experience. His enthusiasm and knowledge for antiques, art and collectables is a valuable addition to our team.
Ben is one of our department specialist. He is an experienced business developer and sales consultant. Ben's previous management experience in the defence sector, as well as multiple sales roles within both small and large commercial companies make him one of the most qualified re-marketers in Australia.
Caroline holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney and a Master of Arts Administration from UNSW Art & Design.
She has worked in the art world for more than 15 years in various roles including a Specialist for two major fine art auction houses, a commercial gallery manager and is a certified practicing art consultant and valuer with the Auctioneers & Valuers Association of Australia.
Caroline has extensive knowledge of the Australian art market and has experience with valuing and selling art for both public and private clients.
Morgan has been a founding Director and key player in setting up ALLBIDS since 2003. He has extensive commercial experience and has managed the ALLBIDS car division since 2011 developing a business now turning over more than $20m in assets per year.
Rob specialises in insolvency valuations and realisation advice. He has been heavily involved in Auction businesses since 1996. A Degree in Business (Accountancy & Marketing) had Rob working in the banking and finance sector, before he transitioned to asset realisation and auctions in Sydney. Rob worked with 2 of Australia's largest Auction companies before starting ALLBIDS in his home town of Canberra in 2003